TAG: research

Iowa State one of first to grow its own turfgrass football field

June 9, 2022By

ISU began harvesting and installing homegrown turfgrass in May 2022, one of the first universities to grow its own sod for its football field within a year. read more

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Washington State University to hold field day for new turfgrass research farm

June 8, 2022By
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Washington State University is hosting a field day for its new Perennial Grass Breeding and Ecology Farm on June 9 that is open to the public. read more

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Nanobubble research study finds possible improvements to turfgrass systems

April 13, 2022By
Researchers at UGA testing the benefits of using nanobubble-infused irrigation water on turfgrass. (Photo: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

The study evaluates the use of nanobubble technology on turfgrass systems to potentially improve soil health and sustainability. read more

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North Carolina State University releases fast-establishing, low-maintenance turfgrass

January 5, 2022By
Art Bruneau (Executive Director of NC Sod Producers Association), Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis (NC State), Dr. Grady Miller (NC State) and Linda Bradley (President of NCSPA) at the Lobo Zoysiagrass release at the NC Sod Producers Association Fall Field Day. (Photo courtesy of Sod Solutions)

Researchers say Lobo Zoysiagrass is unique because it is fast to establish, drought-tolerant and maintains good color and quality under very low inputs. read more

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Researchers studying water conservation using artificial intelligence

October 14, 2021By
Drone footage shows turf research at the University of Georgia Tifton (Source: University of Georgia)

University of Georgia researchers are studying how to use artificial intelligence to better manager turfgrass irrigation. read more

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